I just want to be a close second
I don’t desire to win the race
Or get the big trophy
I don’t care that my name isn’t announced with favor
Because I come real close
That’s good enough for me
Being that shoulder to cry on
As I cry towards the finish line
But that’s fine because nobody pays that much attention to second
And that’s fine because all that attention
I don’t care too much for
Favor first, Cherish first
I’m fine with that pat on the back
Cuz maybe with that touch
You’ll feel my energy
My passion and desire
Because although I’m fine with silver
Who really doesn’t strive for the gold?
So I’ll continue to chill in the cut
Waiting for my next opportunity
Maybe I could come in first this time
And dust the previous champion into oblivion
But until that day
I just want to be your close second…
Wow! My Reaction:...i'd rather settle for 2nd place than 3rd place...but close 2nd, as you describe it, is powerful because you can't necessarily say that 1st place actually deserved it or beat you by that much. i feel like patience (waiting for your time to shine)being persistent (continuously grinding and always on your toes)...and that passion you speak of...will guarantee that when you do dust the previous champion into oblivion....2nd place won't even be close
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